freedom groups are sounding the alarm over a pair of police raids on journalists. On Wednesday last week, Australian Federal Police swept into the headquarters … Press Freedom Under Attack in AustraliaRead more
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Australia approves vast coal mine near Great Barrier Reef
Australia approved on Thursday (June 13) the construction of a controversial coal mine near the Great Barrier Reef, paving the way for a dramatic and … Australia approves vast coal mine near Great Barrier ReefRead more
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Queensland Government Approves Groundwater Plan by Adani Group
The Queensland government has approved the groundwater plan for Adani’s controversial Carmichael mine, clearing the company’s last significant environmental hurdle in the Galilee Basin. The … Queensland Government Approves Groundwater Plan by Adani GroupRead more
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Mobile phones to be banned in Victorian state schools
The ban on mobile phone use in Victorian public schools aimed at curbing distraction and cyberbullying. Education Minister James Merlino said the ban, which would … Mobile phones to be banned in Victorian state schoolsRead more
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1917 Great Strike
Australia’s largest industrial conflicts. The Great Strike was released in October 1917 in the dying days of the strike. But it was screened only once … 1917 Great StrikeRead more
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Adani Gets Permit for Carmichael Mining Project in Australia
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Australian film-maker James Ricketson sentenced to six years’ jail in Cambodia
Australian film-maker James Ricketson has been found guilty of espionage in Cambodia and sentenced to six years in jail. His family say they are devastated … Australian film-maker James Ricketson sentenced to six years’ jail in CambodiaRead more
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Dangerous jellyfish have invaded Australian beaches
Bluebottle jellyfish have invaded Australia’s Gold and Sunshine Coasts. This past weekend, the jellyfish (also known as the Portuguese man-of-war) stung more than 5,000 people, … Dangerous jellyfish have invaded Australian beachesRead more
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A hidden history of women who rose up
http://johnpilger.com/photo/470×357-C6h.jpg John Pilger gave this address on the 200th anniversary of the establishment of the Parramatta Female Factory, a prison where women convicts from mostly … A hidden history of women who rose upRead more